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Canon - PowerShot 14.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver
Average customer rating
4
(94 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 94 reviews
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
5
73%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot 14.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver
Customer Rating
5
Great replacement camera
on February 26, 2011
Posted by: Vignutz
from San Antonio, Tx
I purchased this camera after 'discovering' the extreme price for repair of my other canon camera. For only a few more dollars, I upgraded to this camera. While using it for a 1 year old party, it captured the birthday boy and guests. For self-portraits, it also does an amazing job. I normally blink, and the camera detects eliminates it. Great Job. The nice thing is the fact I can still use my old battery in the new camera.
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: expensive to repair
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great camera
on April 25, 2011
Posted by: Grisy
from El Paso, Tx
I love this camera. It's my second canon because I love my old one but wanted to upgrade to more megapixels. Have tried other brands and this is the best.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
So So Camera
on June 16, 2011
Posted by: ced4511
from Illinois
This is a good camera, but it has limitations. The low light performance is probably its best feature, but I find the image stabilization to be weak. In real bright daylight there is no problem though. The battery life is very good and the resolution is great. The LCD is bright and large enough for reviewing the pictures. As usual Canon makes cameras that take very good pictures in the right conditions.
It is small and fits in your pocket, but beware of that. The previous Canon model this one replaced powered up in my pocket and jammed the lens. Canon charges an arm and a leg for repairs so it was easier to just replace the camera with this model. I don't put this one in my pocket at all which kind of defeats the purpose of it. If I were to redo this purchase I would opt for a model with more optical magnification.
It is small and fits in your pocket, but beware of that. The previous Canon model this one replaced powered up in my pocket and jammed the lens. Canon charges an arm and a leg for repairs so it was easier to just replace the camera with this model. I don't put this one in my pocket at all which kind of defeats the purpose of it. If I were to redo this purchase I would opt for a model with more optical magnification.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
AMAZING!
on July 19, 2011
Posted by: Robster
from Texas
This is one of the best digital cameras out there. its lightweight,sexy, 14 megapixels and just the best thing out there canon is the best!!!
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
2
Do not buy
on August 11, 2011
Posted by: Maggie
from St.Paul
Software disc did not load, poorly constructed, access to ports is clumsy and seems like access panel will break easily, the access panel to the battery compartment already broke and I only opened it twice, labels for menu and other function keys are printed in a small font in a dark color so the keys are very difficlut to read especially if taking photos at night or in dim lighting. This was a gift, I would not have selected this camera.
Pros: good battery life
Cons: Dim LCD, Poor Low-Light Performance, Difficult to use, Complicated controls/menu, Flimsy Construction
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
Generally beautiful but flimsy parts
on May 10, 2010
Posted by: snapshooter
from Orange County, CA
I've had this for about a week and am generally pleased with its operation and results. The professional reviews will tell you that this camera has flaws that are typical of this class of ultra-compact camera - probably true, although most of the photos look very good to me. Any limitations are more than offset by the fact that you want to slip this thing in your pocket every time you go out, whereas you debate whether or not the chore of taking along a big camera is worth it. Why is it so pocketable? It's partly the tiny size, which it shares with some competitors - almost identical to my Razr cellphone, but just a tad thicker - but it's also because of the smooth, rounded-off shape which seems unique on the market. It just slides into a pocket or bag - no protrusions, no sharp edges, almost sensuous to the touch. To me it's a thing of beauty.
Now the complaint. The hinge on the cover that conceals the USB and HDMI connectors is so flimsy and awkward, I thought it was broken. You pull the cover up with your nail and it pops up about 45 degrees from the face of the camera and just hangs there on its squishy plastic hinges, looking and feeling like it's broken, and still partially obscuring the connectors. If you are brave, you can twist it up and out of the way - it won't break off like you expect but will provide a rubbery resistance until the connectors are uncovered. It gives me a squeamish feeling every time I do it, like twisting a tiny finger in a way it wasn't meant to go. The first time I did it, I thought "if it wasn't broken before, it must be now", so I returned the camera for a replacement. Imagine my surprise when the new one was just the same as the old one. I called Canon support - a great service, by the way - and they confirmed theirs worked that way too. I'm still amazed that they would put such a flimsy part on something that otherwise works like a precision instrument. The battery/card cover works fine - Canon does know how to build a flap with a hinge.
I guess I'll keep the camera. I love the looks, I love the size and shape, it's fun to use, and the photos are more than good enough, given the portability. But next time I buy a small camera, I might investigate build quality a bit more.
One last thought - I admire Canon's marketing department for allowing unedited customer reviews on their site. That kind of company honesty will help keep me a loyal customer.
Pros: Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Flimsy Construction
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great little camera.
on May 4, 2010
Posted by: Kinbo
from Truckee, CA
One reason I purchased this cam sight unseen is because I own an older Powershot and I find all of the buttons/menus to be very intuitive. You could figure out how to operate this camera very quickly without having to read any instructions. I opened the box, popped in a 16MB memory card (purchased separately) the battery and was taking photos of the dog in a few seconds. One cool feature that my older Powershot does not have is the ability to push the play button with the power off and view your photos/videos. I love the compact size. Now here is what I don't like: The body is beautiful but very slick and slippery. I use the wrist strap because it is very easy to slip out of your hands. The zoom button is too sensitive! It zooms in/out too fast so you can not be too precise about your zoom. The A/V Out cover opens easily enough but stays in the way when you're trying to plug in the cord. The circular button surrounding the FUNC/SET button is a little small which may make it difficult for someone with big fingers to accurately press. Having said all that - I really like my new camera and I would buy it again and recommend it to anyone looking for a highly compact camera that takes excellent photos and video as well. I got the orange and love it. PS: Have not tried low light yet so I can't comment on that but my last one was very good.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Good Camera - Not for the "Auto" shooter
on November 8, 2010
Posted by: MDBK
from Cleveland, OH
I love this camera. But - buyer beware. I had two goals when I purchased this camera - something I can easily travel with (throw in my pocket) and something with a good set of features (I didn't want to use auto mode). This camera is perfect for that. BUT...if you are the type of person who want to just shoot and go I do not recommend this camera. Auto mode takes horrible pictures that are always blurry. I use the camera with manual settings only, and for that it is PERFECT.
Pros: lightweight, fits in purse, great features for small size
Cons: auto mode quality is poor, flash location
I would recommend this to a friend!
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